Episcia chontalensis, a small variety with green leaves. Flowers lilac or white. $1.00. 
E. Coccinea, so called in the trade but probably is E. cupreata. Brownish, hairy leaves, 
silvery veined, scarlet flowers. $1.00. E. cupreata, var. Silver Sheen. A broad silver sheen 
in center with dark green border. Flowers scarlet. $1.00. E. Lilacina, bronze leaves, $1.00. 
E. splendens, large, bright green leaves, broad veins of silver green. Scarlet flowers. A 
very lovely variety. $1.00. E. Sport is probably an unidentified species. Flowers close to 
yellow. $1.00. Collection of 6 var. for $5.50. Order any time. We deliver as soon as 
weather permits. 
Aeschynanthes is now the valid name for the former Trichospornum. The authority 
is Gentes Herbarnum, Cornell University publication. Fortunately, amid the vicissitudes 
of nomenclature changes, the plants remain unchanged. This is a nice trailing, almost 
woody vine. In nature, they are said to be epiphytal and to climb trees. If they do, I 
envy the monkeys in those trees as the plants are attractive and the freely produced large 
flowers are tubular and vividly colored. 
They are tender tropicals and shipment will be made only when weather permits. 
We grow them in wire baskets, lined thickly with sphagnum and with peat and sand 
in center. They can be grown in pure sphagnum. They do not do as well for us in pots. 
They require constant moisture. Leaves and flowers drop when dry. I cannot promise 
flowering dates as we have had flowers on some for the last six months. 
Correction. Much research has convinced us that the plants we received and have 
been selling under the label of Aeschynanthes pulchra are really A. Lobbiana. Please 
change your label. A. pulchra has a green calyx. A. Lobbiana has a purple calyx. 
A. Lobbiana. Flowering size plants in 8” or 10” baskets, by express, f.o.b. $3.75. 
Safe to ship to north by March 1. 
Smithiantha. (Naegelia) are fine, tuberous rooted, foliage plants. The rounded 
cordate leaves are covered by soft hairs that give a velvety appearance and cause them 
to change colors when viewed at a different angle. The showy flowers are long, tubular 
and in pink and orange shades. Minimum temperature 60° for best growth. 
Smithiantha zebrina. The leaves are mottled and veined red brown. Two types. 
Orange flowered, 50c. Largest tubers, $1.00. Pink flowered, 75c and $1.25 each. 
S. cinnabarina. Gorgeous dark red velvety leaves, cinnabar red flowers. 50c and 
$1.00 ea. 
S. hybrida, Orange King. Very beautiful leaves with changeable colors. We have 
fewer, hence 75c and $1.25 ea. 
S. hybrida, Orange Delight. Foliage mottled red-brown. Flowers orange outside, 
yellow, spotted orange inside (as most of them are). 50c and $1.00. 
Collection of all 5 varieties, smaller tubers. $2.75. Larger tubers, $5.00. 
Columnea. The following are epiphytic vines with red or yellow tubular flowers, that 
do well in baskets, in sphagnum or peat and sand. C. gloriosa and C. microphylla, in 
8” baskets, $2.50 ea., express, f.o.b. or loose roots, $2.00, post paid. C. Alleni. Slow 
grower for me. In basket, $3.00 f.o.b. Rooted cutting $2.50 post paid. I have seen 
flowers of C. gloriosa only. It seems to be the most profuse grower and bloomer. 
AFRICAN VIOLETS — Saintpaulias 
The latter is the correct botanical name. They are the most popular of all house 
plants at the present time and they are likely to retain this eminent position in popular 
favor indefinitely, as they deserve it. Reference to their popularity as “The African 
Violet Craze” is unintelligent, because it fails to recognize the especial appeal of these 
little plants and their adaptability for house culture. It fails to recognize the health 
giving value, physically and mentally of a hobby and especially of gardening. Saintpaulias 
appeal to all classes, all ages and to both men and women. If this be a mania, Mrs. 
Houdyshel and I are glad to be victims. As long as human souls love dainty beauty 
African Violets will be popular. ‘ 
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